Episode 4
Next to St Mark's Basilica, the Scuola Grande of San Rocco played the most significant role in the promotion of music-making in Venice. Donald Macleod introduces music taken from a recreation of what the celebrations might have been like on the feast of San Rocco in 1608.
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Giovanni Gabrieli
Toccata
Performer: Gabrieli Consort and Players Performer: Paul McCreesh
- ARCHIV 449 180-2.
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Giovanni Gabrieli
Misericordia Tua, Domine
Performer: Gabrieli Consort and Players Performer: Paul McCreesh
- ARCHIV 449 180-2.
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Giovanni Gabrieli
Domine Deus Meus
Performer: Gabrieli Consort and Players Performer: Paul McCreesh
- ARCHIV 449 1802.
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Giovanni Gabrieli
Buccinate In Neomenia Tuba
Performer: Gabrieli Consort and Players Performer: Paul McCreesh
- ARCHIV 449 180-2.
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- Thu 19 Apr 201212:00BBC Radio 3
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